News & Announcements


Department of Medicine Research Expo
February 28, 2014The first Department of Medicine Research Expo wwas held at the Paetzold Education Centre at VGH on Tuesday, October 30th.   This event was an opportunity for faculty presenters to give a talk about their research to their colleagues in the Department. We hope that this opportunity will result in new collaborations and interdisciplinary projects. For a […] Read More >


Dr. Andrew Krahn Named Head of the Division of Cardiology
February 28, 2014Dr. Andrew Krahn has been appointed the new Head of the Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine, the Sauder Family and Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon Chair in Cardiology, and the Paul Brunes UBC Professor in Heart Rhythm Disorders. The Department of Medicine is thrilled to welcome Dr. Krahn’s expertise […] Read More >


Dr. Winson Cheung Awarded 2012 Department of Medicine Academic Enhancement Fund
February 28, 2014The Academic Enhancement Fund has been used since 1999 to enhance the academic development of the Department. Due to financial shortfalls, no funds were awarded between 2009 and 2011, and the Department is thrilled to be able to give this award in 2012. This year’s competition was specifically focused on salary support for investigators in […] Read More >